A lot of very rare publications from Penfield, Georgia, including 9 "Temperance Banner" newspapers from 1849 to 1853 (most being 1850 and 1851), one issue of the Georgia Temperance Crusader (1858), one Crusader-Extra (1857), and one issue of The Christian Index (1841). Total of 12. ************** Per Georgia Historic Newspapers, "The Temperance Banner was one of the south’s earliest temperance newspapers, and, probably because of its early relationship with the Georgia Baptist Convention, one of the longest surviving temperance newspapers. Founded in 1834, Reverend Jesse Mercer published the paper out of the same offices as the Christian Index with the assistance of William H. Stokes and William A. Mercer. Jesse Mercer first based his temperance paper on old temperance societies that called for moderation, but in 1835 he shifted to the newer philosophies of total abstinence." Jesse Mercer also helped found Mercer University, originally located in Penfield (today located in Macon, GA.)

Condition varies from Poor to Good-, with some chipping, foxing, toning, and other blemishes. Sold as-is with all faults.